Hundreds of youngsters in Aberdeen had an unexpected day off today after workmen burst a water main near their school.
The incident left Ashley Road School in the city’s west end with no working water for the toilets, drinking and washing.
Head teacher Anne Wilkinson informed staff and administrators at the school this morning that it would be closed.
Parents and guardians were told of the closure at 9.20am, 20 minutes after school was due to start.
It is believed that the workmen were working on a nearby house when they hit the main.
Today, council inspectors visited the school and it was expected to open again today.
Queens Cross, Hazlehead and Ashley councillor Martin Greig said he was pleased the repairs had been carried out “swiftly”.
He said: “The damage has been repaired fairly swiftly so it is good news that the school can reopen after the one day of closure.
“The loss of the water supply was worrying to hear about and clearly the school could not operate without access to water.
“The swift return to business as usual is welcome to see. In the meantime, many people have had their lives disrupted by this unexpected problem.
“The school community has coped very well with this situation but hopefully this kind of issue will not arise again.”
Last year inspectors gave Ashley Road a glowing report finding that pupils were “respectful and motivated to achieve”.
Education Scotland also praised it praised for its recent accreditation as a Rights Respecting School and for adopting the Eco Schools Scotland Green Flag.
A council spokeswoman failed to respond to requests for comment.